Business Coalition Communications Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to help members of the Business Coalition effectively communicate Excel by Eight’s mission; engage with your communities; and advocate for policies that prioritize accessible, affordable and high-quality child care. Elements include draft op-eds, speech scripts, PSA scripts and social media posts, all centered around the importance of quality child care in today’s workforce.
2025 Quarterly Meeting Materials
First Quarter 2025
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Rogers Lowell Chamber
Rogers, Arkansas
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2024 Quarterly Meeting Materials
First Quarter 2024
Friday, January 26, 2024
Supply Chain Hall of Fame
Rogers, Arkansas
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Second Quarter 2024
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
UA Cossatot
Lockesburg, Arkansas
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Resource:
AR ECCE Financing: Examining the Costs of Care
Presented by Dr. Lorraine McKelvey
Third Quarter 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
St. Bernards Cancer Treatment Center
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Resources:
Fourth Quarter 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Arkansas State University System Offices
Little Rock, Arkansas
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Resources:
- [Video] Economic Impact In Progress, presented by Julie Trivitt, Ph.D.
- Master Slide Deck
- Arkansas Early Childhood Tax Credits proposal, presented by Ms. Leigh Keener